I Don't Know Running

Send us Fan Mail Special Episode time!! It's about time we recognize our Patreon supporters and listeners. Our MVP Team!! Thank you so much for joining us on Patreon! We appreciate you so much.  Also, what's new and what's happening with the podcast. Listen for more info. We're all good though, and excited for more sharing of the passion of running soon.  Go check out our Patre...

Send us Fan Mail This race is a nice refresher from all the normal road and trail races out there. If you're looking for something a little different, this is the race! Strip back all the commercial hoopla and fancy timing and take it back to just a stop watch for time and someone at the finish calling out your time for you. Also, the course is one to challenge the toughest most experienced r...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many options when it comes to carrying your hydration and nutrition. What is your favorite? We discuss a couple of ours along with some pro's and con's to each. Also, come join me at The Mummy Marathon on July 27th for a half or full marathon! I'm told it will be fun. Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't even cost you anything if yo...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to talk about our trip out to Western States Endurance Run. We'll dive into a little more detail about the race, crewing, our setup as a crew and more. This is a race that is near and dear to our hearts and one I'd highly recommend if you enjoy the sport of ultra running. You don't have to run it to enjoy this race either. You can head out and volunte...

Send us Fan Mail This week we ran a wonderful local race called the T-Rex 10 Miler and it was SO much fun. This race is old school and no frills but has tons of fun and plenty of swag. If you are in the West Michigan area on July 4th we would highly recommend this event. If 10 miles is too much you can run "The Wimpy" 6k race. So there is fun for everyone. We also talk about a little abo...

Send us Fan Mail Being one of the oldest 100 mile foot races in the world, the Western States 100 is very special. It has a lot of history starting in 1974. The race is now iconic for many reasons. What you get to experience while running or crewing the race is something you will not soon forget. Because it is so special, there are some hoops you need to jump through to get in. We discuss just wha...

Send us Fan Mail Charlevoix Marathon is a great marathon. The course, size, atmosphere, logistics and everything else, this is a very fun event we'd recommend. Check out our recap of how the race went. Turns out you actually have to register for these things too...oops.   Charlevoix Marathon website Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't even cost you anything if you don&ap...

Send us Fan Mail This one has to be one of our favorites! Mitch and I got to sit down with my grand daughter and his daughter and talk about their more recent running adventures. We enjoyed this one so much. A very special episode for sure! Click here for more Girls on the Run info Click here for more Bayshore Marathon info Click here for more Riverbank Run info Go check out our Patreon and join t...

Send us Fan Mail Let's just take a minute and strip it all back. Why do I need so many things to run? It shouldn't be this hard? Wait, I forgot this. I need two footpods to track this. My heart rate strap needs to be adjusted. All of these things and more are reasons to take a step back and evaluate where you are and what you actually need for your next run. Also, we talk about another r...

Send us Fan Mail We have another race for you to check out! This one is in New Hampshire and it's another fast downhill race. Put on by Revel Races, this is called the White Mountains Marathon and Half Marathon. Descending 2350 feet (for the full distance) helps you get that BQ or PR! Check out the race at the link below and consider signing up if you want a fun and fast north east race. Whit...

Send us Fan Mail When life gets busy...we flex and adjust, so I'm on my own! I'm going solo...going it alone so to speak. So today you get to listen to a quick little shoe review for the Atreyu Base Trail. I love the simplicity of this running shoe company. No frills, just simple running shoes. However...listen and see if this holds true for trail shoes.  Go check out our Patreon and joi...

Send us Fan Mail Boston Marathon is an experience like no other. We get to sit down with first time Boston Marathon runner Marc Vander Kooi. He shares his experience from when he got into Boston to what happens after he crossed the finish line. What a great time rehashing all of his memories from the race.  Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't even cost you anything if you don...

Send us Fan Mail We love Glass City Marathon in Toledo Ohio. If you're looking for a fun spring race, you should really consider this one. Today we talk about how the race went, how our trip went and how we did pacing and bringing people in on time. Be sure to check out the link for this race below to see more. Glass City Marathon link Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't...

Send us Fan Mail PT Sports Pro is back for another episode of You Don't Know What You Don't Know to talk about those last few days of final race prep. You've put in the work, now it's time to line up all things you need to have ready for race morning. Listen here! Episode 1008 is here! Check out the new PT Sports Pro website   Send emails to Idontknowrunning@gmail.com or info@p...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn't like BLING!! Well that's what we're talking about on this episode. We are going to talk about the free stuff and the things you earn also. From medals you have to cross the finish line to get to the free swag you get at packet pickup and everything in between. Do you do any races for the swag?? Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't ev...

Send us Fan Mail We want to talk about the Boston Marathon along with some other World Majors. It was a little different race at the front this year and we talk about that as well as following friends and how that went. Check out more about all the World Majors in the link below as well as the Boston Marathon! Boston Marathon website: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon Abbot World Majors we...

Send us Fan Mail PT Sports Pro is back for another episode of You Don't Know What You Don't Know to talk about Recovery and more. Episode 1007 is here! Check out the new PT Sports Pro website Send emails to Idontknowrunning@gmail.com or info@ptsportspro.com As always thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast. Be sure to check out our Patreon and join the team. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Race recap time for another Marathon. This one is in Maryland and is called the Salisbury Marathon put on by RunSBY. Be sure to go check them out at the link below. If you're looking for a marathon in Maryland and in the spring time, this could be a great race for you. By the way...did you know that Stonehenge is in Salisbury...UK?  RunSBY Salisbury Marathon website Go check...

Send us Fan Mail Brakley Marathons have a couple different major things happen this year. Jasmine Paris becomes the first woman to complete the race and they have 5 finishers this year!! 2 firsts in one year! You can bet Laz will dial it up a notch next year with this many finishers.  We also talk about Simen Holvik who won the Badwater 135 at the age of 46. He didn't even start his running j...

Send us Fan Mail PT Sports Pro is back for another episode of You Don't Know What You Don't Know to talk about some Strength Training and more. Episode 1006 is here! Check out the new PT Sports Pro website Send emails to Idontknowrunning@gmail.com or info@ptsportspro.com As always thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast. Be sure to check out our Patreon and join the team. Su...

Send us Fan Mail One of the things that often causes some trepidation and anxiety is the long run...or race. Well in this episode we'll talk about the long run and some ways to help you get through it. These are not ALL ways...just some. Share with us some of the things that help you get through the long run.  Go check out our Patreon and join the team! It won't even cost you anything if...

Send us Fan Mail You should check this race out! This is one to put on your bucket list of marathons to do. If you're looking for a marathon with a story you've found the one here. Mitch talks about the marathon and also about his excellent adventures to and from the race. Be sure to check out the Bataan Memorial Death March here! Check out our Patreon here Be sure to like, subscribe and...

Send us Fan Mail PT Sports Pro is back for another episode of You Don't Know What You Don't Know to talk about some Stretching. Episode 1005 is live! Check out the new PT Sports Pro website Send emails to Idontknowrunning@gmail.com or info@ptsportspro.com As always thanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast. Be sure to check out our Patreon and join the team. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We love having Amway River Bank Run on the podcast. Not only is it the largest 25k race in the United States, it's also has been the site of the 25K USA National Championships for Men and Women since 1995. But that's not it! The River Bank Run believes in helping the community of Greater Grand Rapids by having Charity Partners as part of the race. This year we sit down w...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year that most runners are in full on training mode. Let's discuss some phases you may be in and some things you may run up against in your training cycles. If you are in the base, build or taper phase these are some things to think about when training for your next big race. Share a comment and as always thanks so much for listening, sharing and subscr...